How old was Cate Blanchett in Oscar and Lucinda?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In Oscar and Lucinda, Cate Blanchett took on the role at the age of:

27 years old

This is the verified age of the celebrity based on our calculation.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Oscar and Lucinda was launched:

January 1, 1997

And the date of birth of Cate Blanchett, which is:

May 14, 1969

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Cate Blanchett might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.